My first and second first semester calculus professors were like that. They couldn’t get that the students were new at it and needed more than just a bunch of equations thrown at them. Third time was a PhD TA. He knew his stuff, and He Understood That We Didn’t. He really took the time to explain why and how it worked. When we would suggest a way to solve a problem, even if it wasn’t going to work (he would tell us up front), he would go along the path we chose, and explain where the problem in our logic was. We all did really well in that class, because he taught it at our level.
seanfear about 2 years ago
as a physics graduate myself, I can tell you, this is a true story
STEPUP about 2 years ago
Reminds me of Physics Prof. Solomon of 3rd Rock From The Sun!!!
Zebrastripes about 2 years ago
They’re coming to take him away, Ho Ho ha ha hee hee…
goboboyd about 2 years ago
-to finish his book, PBS documentary and speaking tour. Much more relaxing.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 years ago
….from his faculties!
crazeekatlady about 2 years ago
My first and second first semester calculus professors were like that. They couldn’t get that the students were new at it and needed more than just a bunch of equations thrown at them. Third time was a PhD TA. He knew his stuff, and He Understood That We Didn’t. He really took the time to explain why and how it worked. When we would suggest a way to solve a problem, even if it wasn’t going to work (he would tell us up front), he would go along the path we chose, and explain where the problem in our logic was. We all did really well in that class, because he taught it at our level.
syzygy47 about 2 years ago
To explore his new career as a mad scientist!